Basin-waste



(No Model.)

H. M. WEAVER.

BASIN WASTE.

Patented July 22, 1890.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

HENRY M. XVEAVER, OF MANSFIELD, OHIO.

BASIN-WASTE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent N o. L132,658, dated July22, 1890.

Application iilctl May 22, 1889. erial No. 311,674. (No model.)

.T all whom t may concern.-

Be it known that l, HENRY M. VEAVER, of 'ltlanstield, in the vcounty ofRichland and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and usefulImprovements in lasin-lVastes; and I do hereby declare the following tobe a full,

or detachment without the necessity and attendant expense of employing'skilled plumbers Whenever it becomes necessary to clean the waste ortake it apart for repairs or other purposes. Y

With this end in view my invention consists in certain novel featuresot' construction and combinations of parts, as will be hereinafter fullydescribed, and pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure l is a View in perspective of aportion of a stand,

showing` a set-basin and outlet-pipe in section, with other partsattached for operating the plug or valve. Fig. 2 is an enlarged detachedview of the valve, valve-stein, and strainer. Fig. 3 is a modification.Figs. 4 'and 5 show differentmodes of attachment for the over`flow-pipe.

A represents the stationary wash bowl. The latter is set in a suitablestand or snpport, and at its bottom has the usual outlet l for thewater. A screw-threaded sleeve 2, with a flaring upper end 3, is fittedin this outlet-oriflee, so that its upper end extends flush with theinterior wall of the basin and the lower screw-threaded end projects outthrough the bottom. A collar 4, mounted on the threaded portion of thesleeve, is adapted to turn up tight to thebottom of thebowl to hold thesleeve firmly in place. The interior of this sleeve is ground out tofurnish an unobstructed passage for the valve-stein, and the opening atthe top has a tapering formation to constitute a seat 6 for the valve.The vent or discharge pipe 7 is screwed to the lower end of sleeve 2 tocarry oft the water from the bowl. This pipe upon leaving the sleeve isbent latorally after the manner of a goose-neck, and then in anyconvenient direction to dispose ot the water, preferably downward, whereit may have coupled to it another pipe S to conduct ott the water to thesewer. The object of the bend in the vent-pipe will presently appear.

The n nmeral 9 represents the valve or plug. It is not unlike those incommon use and tapers to snugly tit its seat 6 when closed. lnstead ofbeing controlled by a chain or other means from above, a stem 10 extendsfrom its lower end through the sleeve 2, terminating in ascrew-.threaded socket ll. At a point about midway between the plug 9and socket l1 a series of strainers l2 project radially, serving notonly to catch dirt which would otherwise pass, but also to furnishguides to always retain the valve and its stem centrally within thesleeve 2.

A stutling-box 13 is formed j ust beneath the bent portion of thegoose-necked vent or discharge pipe 7, and this box is lined vwithpacking llt, which is retained in place by the removable screw-plu g l5.The opening through this boX is in alignment with the stem l0 of theplug or valve, and a removable rod 16, passing through the packing, hasa screwthreaded inner end 17, adapted to screw into the socket l1, orelse onto which the socket is screwed, accordingly as most convenient,thus virtually constituting one sectional. valvestem, which admits ofthe valve or plug being unscrewed and removed from the sleeve at amoments notice to facilitate the cleaning of the waste. The rod or lowersection 16 might also be removed, or at least sufficiently to entirelyfree the inside of the pipe and sleeve from obstruction and yet serve tokeep the stuiiing-box closed to prevent the passage of Water through it.It may be mentioned in this connection that the socket l1 could as wellbe formed on the end of the removable rod and the stem be made to screwinto it; but the former construction is preferred, as such a joint `iseasier made, and particularly because the sloping sides of thesocketshed the water and prevent rusting orclogging at the joint.

A loop or eyelet 18 is formed on the outer IOO end oi` the rod 16, andthe end lf) of the lever 20, supported on the laterally-projecting arm2l, extends loosely through the eyelet or loop, whereby the valve israised or lowered by the rocking of the lever This lever may have acounter-balance 22 thereon,'which is adapted by vgravity to normallydepress and close the valve.

A push-rod 23 passes loosely through a sleeve 24 set in the stand, andan adjustable socket or eyelet 25, held thereon in proper position bytheth umh-screw 26, receives the outer end of the lever, and by this rodthe lever is vibrated and the valve is operated.

In the modification shown in Fig. 3 the valvestemis made in one longpiece, which extends through the stulhng-box, where the eyelet 18 isscrewed onto it.

An overflow-pipe 27, preferably of lead, encompasses the vent 2S at itsupper end, and at its lower end is connected with the projecting portion2f) of the discharge-pipe l by means of a coupling SO. This coupling hasa milled surface of considerable extent, whereby it is easily turned byhand in order to turn it on or off to place the pipe or detach it.

In the modification shown in Figfa slightlydifferent form of coupling 30is shown. This one is designed to receive a wrench or similar device, bywhich it may be conveniently turned.

In the modification shown in Fig. 5 both ends of the detachableoverflow-pipe have couplings 30. Otherwise this is the same as lastconstruction.

It will be seen from the description. and drawings that the variousparts are all disposed in positions where they may be easily reached anddisassembled with little difficulty by any one having ordinary skill.This admits of the waste being frequently cleaned without incurring thetrouble and expense of tearing up and plumbing.

It is evident that my improvement could as well be applied to otherdevices with which wastes are used, and also that slight changes mightbe resorted to in the form and arrangement of the several partsdescribed, without departing from the spirit and scope of my invention,and hence I do not wish to limit myself to the particular constructionherein set forth; but,

Having fully described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is-

l. In a basin-waste, the combination, with a receptacle and adischarge-pipe having a bend therein, of a valve, a stem. passingthrough a stufling-box in the bend of the pipe, the said stem being`made in sections screwed together, one section being attached to thevalve, and a lever loosely engaging the lower end of the stem outside ofthe pipe below the bend, substantially as set forth.

2. In a basin-waste, the combination, with a receptacle and adischarge-pipe having a bend therein, of a valve and strainer, a stempassing through a stuffing-box located in a line with thedischarge-opening in the receptacle, the said stem being in two sectionsscrewed together, one section carrying the valve and strainer, and alever engaging the free end of the stem below the stuffing-box;substantially as set forth;

3. In a basin-waste, the combination, with a receptacle and adischarge-pipe having a bend therein, of a sectional stem passingthrough a stufiing-box located in the bent portion of thedischarge-iiipe, the said scctions being detachably and adjustablyconnecied together, one section thereof carrying a valve and the othersection having a loop at its free end at a point outside the pipe, alever loosely passing through said loop, and a push-rod connected to thelever.

t. In a waste, the combination, with a bowl, a screw-threaded sleevewithin the bowl hav- `ing a valve-seat and a bent discharge-pipe one endextending through the eyelet in the rod, and a push-rod adj ustablyconnected with the lever for operating the latter to raise or lower thevalve, substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof I have signed this specification in the presence oftwo subscribing witnesses.

HENRY M. WEAVER.

Witnesses:

T. F. BLACK, J. 11. MILLER.

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